Live Nativity Volunteer

Questions:
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The Live Nativity is our gift to the community and it takes all of us working together to bring it to life! There are many ways to get involved and we are so THANKFUL for your desire to serve!

We'll do our best to place you in the role you select but we assign people to a role(s) as they sign up. 

Please read the following notes and then click on the SIGN UP link below. 

Once you sign up for a role (or multiple roles) a team leader will contact you with the details about the role and times you are scheduled to serve. Most of the volunteer roles are scheduled in shifts and the schedule and assigned roles are finalized and emailed the week of the Live Nativity.

Please make sure you provide your preferred email that you regularly check so you will receive all the volunteer communication and details!

Volunteer Roles

Thursday, December 5, 7:00 PM @ Valley Brook Campus

• Cookie Packing 
  Help pack cookie bags we give to Live Nativity guests.
  
  

Saturday, December 7 @ Salmon Brook Park, Granby

• Set Up Team (10:00 AM until completed - typically mid-afternoon)
  Assemble the sheds and pens, the manger scene, the Bethlehem star, and other areas as needed; Luminary set up includes filling luminary bags with sand and battery operated tea lights and placing bags on the field as directed to create a path for guests to walk.
  
  
• Stage Manager (4:30 - 8:30 PM)
  This individual manages the shift changes of the actors and animals.
  
  
• Backstage (4:30 - 8:30 PM)
  One or two indviduals that can help our costume leader; find assigned costume, assist actors getting costumes on over bulky outwear.
   
• Actor (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  Play the role of a shepherd or wiseman or Mary or Joseph; costumes provided. Most roles are non-speaking with the exception of the shepherds that welcome our guests and the shepherd that reads and shares the Scriptures that tell the Christmas story. 
  
  
• Caroler (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  Sing Christmas carols for guests; lyrics provided in a songbook. Carolers are located outdoors.
  
  
• Parking (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  Direct cars to parking spots, monitor traffic flow.
  
  
• Fire Pit (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  Help maintain fire and ensure safety guidelines followed.
  
  
• Serve Refreshments (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  Help serve desserts and beverages to guests.
  
  
• Where Needed (4:30 - 8:30 PM, serve in shifts)
  We will place you in any of the above roles based on need.
  
  

Saturday, December 7 @ Salmon Brook Park

• Take Down (Please arrive to the park by 7:45pm)
  Clean up all the areas in the park used for the Live Nativity. Includes disassembling sheds and pens, removing Bethlehem star, removing hay and any other garbage or debris.